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Makinde vows to prosecute bribe collectors in Alaafin selection process
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has vowed to prosecute individuals who allegedly accepted bribes during the selection process for the new Alaafin of Oyo. Makinde made the pledge during the presentation of instruments of office to the new Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, emphasizing that his administration would not tolerate any attempts to undermine…
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How 32 lawmakers impeached Obasa
The impeachment of the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt(Hon) Mudashiru Obasa by the lawmakers was never a surprise to many who are close watchers of the Institution. Although, many expected the impeachment before the dramatic event on Monday during the emergency plenary. It was gathered that the lawmakers stormed the Assembly Complex early to perfect their…
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100 foreign nationals arrested in Osun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Nigeria Immigration Service, Osun State command has arrested over 100 foreigners who entered the state without valid traveling documents. It was gathered that the foreigners who are not Nigerians entered the State without valid travel documents or clear reasons for coming to the State. According to a top security source, who confirmed the arrest of…
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How Lagos Assembly Speaker Obasa’s cup became full… and overflowed
By Innocent Raphael The Lagos State House of Assembly’s axe fell on its Speaker, Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, on Monday afternoon. He was impeached through a unanimous decision by 32 members of the legislative body. Although the impeachment came amid allegations of corruption and financial mismanagement against Obasa, Western Post can report that other underlying issues also informed the removal. The…
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BREAKING: Lagos Assembly suspends Clerk, Onafeko
Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have suspended the Clerk, Barr. Olalekan Onadeko. He was replaced with the Deputy Clerk, Mr Abubakar Ahmed Otun. The lawmakers dissolved the standing Committees and directed the investigation of the Clerk of the House over alleged mismanagement. Details…
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LEAH Foundation screens 50,000 women for breast, cervical cancer in 14 years
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The founder of the LEAH Foundation, Deaconess Omolewa Ahmed, has disclosed that the foundation has screened over 50,000 women for breast and cervical cancer in Kwara State over the last 14 years of its existence. The screening efforts were achieved through collaborations with religious organizations, trade unions, market women’s associations, the government, and other women’s groups.…
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BREAKING: Lagos Speaker, Obasa impeached
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. (Hon) Mudashiru Obasa, has been impeached by the members of the House for gross misconduct and abuse of office. He was replaced with the Deputy Speaker, Hon. Mojisola Miranda. Obasa was reportedly impeached by 32 members of the Lagos State House of Assembly.The impeachment follows allegations of corruption and financial…
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Ibadan Stampede: Court grants Ooni’s ex-wife, two others bail
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo An Ibadan-based media personality, Oriyomi Hamzat, the ex-queen of Ooni of Ife, Naomi Silekunola and the Principal of Islamic High School, Abdulahi Fasasi have been granted bail by an Oyo State High Court, sitting at Ring Road on Monday. The ruling came after the counsel for the trio filed a bail application. While granting bail, the…
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Stampede: Oyo files murder charges against Ooni’s ex-queen, others
The Oyo State Government has filed eighteen counts, bordering on murder and manslaughter against the ex-queen of the Ooni of Ife, Naomi Silekunola, the proprietor of an Ibadan-based radio station, Oriyomi Hamzat, and the Principal of Islamic High School, Bashorun, Ibadan, Abdulahi Fasasi, over the December 18, 2024 funfair stampede, during which 35 children died. According to the PUNCH report,…
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PHOTOS: Alaafin-elect, Prince Owoade receives certificate of appointment, staff of office
The Alaafin-elect, Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade, has received the Staff of Office and certificate of appointment from the governor of Oyo State, Governor Seyi Makinde. Prince Owoade would be the 46th Alaafin-elect, and the presentation of the staff of office signifies his formal ascension to the throne of the Alaafin of Oyo. The brief but significant ceremony took place on…
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